Media and the Mind, Art, Science, Notebooks and as Paper Machines, 1700 to 1830
Art, Science, and Notebooks as Paper Machines, 1700-1830
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Matthew Daniel Eddy's "Media and the Mind" explores the evolution of note-taking and its impact on learning during the long 18th century.
The book examines how notebooks functioned as 'paper machines,' actively shaping the acquisition of knowledge.
Eddy analyzes various note-taking skills, from basic writing to complex diagramming, demonstrating their role in developing reasoning abilities.
He uses a wide range of student notebooks to illustrate how these skills were learned and applied across different educational levels.
The book challenges traditional views of reason as a fixed entity, highlighting its dynamic and embodied nature.
Matthew Daniel Eddy's "Media and the Mind" explores the evolution of note-taking and its impact on learning during the long 18th century.
The book examines how notebooks functioned as 'paper machines,' actively shaping the acquisition of knowledge.
Eddy analyzes various note-taking skills, from basic writing to complex diagramming, demonstrating their role in developing reasoning abilities.
He uses a wide range of student notebooks to illustrate how these skills were learned and applied across different educational levels.
The book challenges traditional views of reason as a fixed entity, highlighting its dynamic and embodied nature.
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Matthew Daniel Eddy, "Media and the Mind: Art, Science, and Notebooks as Paper Machines, 1700-1830" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
